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P832 FBD

1996 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,820 mi
Last recorded81,820 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 FBD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,820 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 81,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,036 miles

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly, not showing on rbt

Fail 17 Jul 2015 76,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,871 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,248 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT AND REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 75,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT AND REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,806 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm.

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm

OUTER WHEEL ARCHES SHOWING SOME RUST AND CORROSION.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,206 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm

Fail 20 Jul 2012 72,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,997 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

IT WAS NOTED DURING THIS TEST THAT THE RADIATOR IS DETERIORATED.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,671 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE ALL SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,652 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 63,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,142 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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P832 FBD is a 1996 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P832 FBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P832 FBD registered?

P832 FBD is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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